Pentlows, Braughing, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11

A stylish detached village home with generous family space and a wonderful setting close to open countryside.



Description

The house is approached in a peaceful village setting and provides an appealing balance of contemporary comfort and practical family accommodation.

The ground floor is arranged to suit both everyday living and entertaining, with a welcoming sitting room centred around a working log burner, creating an inviting space for quieter evenings.

To the rear, the open-plan kitchen/dining/snug forms the natural heart of the home. Generous in scale and thoughtfully configured, it provides space for cooking, dining and relaxing, with the layout lending itself particularly well to family life, weekend entertaining and informal gatherings.

A further reception room offers flexibility as a family room or study, depending on requirements, while a ground floor cloakroom adds day-to-day convenience. The separate utility room provides useful ancillary space, helping to keep the principal living areas uncluttered.

On the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which benefit from en suite bath/shower rooms, creating excellent principal and guest accommodation. The remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom, making the first floor well suited to family occupation or visiting guests.

Outside, the property benefits from a manageable garden, a double garage and parking, with Pentlows Meadow just at the bottom of the road, a shared space for the residents of the close, with its natural habitat parkland layout offering an idyllic aspect.

The house also has an EPC rating of B, which is a notable benefit for a modern village home of this size.

Location

Braughing is a highly regarded Hertfordshire village with a strong sense of community, attractive historic character and access to surrounding countryside.

The village is positioned on the River Quin and is known for its heritage, including St Mary’s Church, which dates from the 12th century and is Grade I listed.

The village offers local amenities including a primary school, village hall and public house, with a calendar of community events and activities contributing to its appealing rural atmosphere.

Buntingford, a short drive away, provides a useful range of day-to-day amenities and is a charming historic market town set on the River Rib, with independent shops, cafés, restaurants, local services and a weekly market. The town has a strong community feel, a number of local events and access to schooling including Millfield First and Nursery School, Layston C of E First School, Edwinstree Middle School and Freman College.

For a broader range of shopping, schooling, leisure and transport facilities, Bishop’s Stortford, Ware and the surrounding East Hertfordshire towns are accessible.

Bishop’s Stortford is a popular historic market town with independent shops, cafés, riverside walks, green spaces and rail connections, while the wider area benefits from access to the A10 and M11 for commuting towards London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport.

The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of walking routes and open green space, making Braughing particularly attractive to buyers seeking village life without feeling isolated from larger towns and commuter links.

Train services are available from Bishop’s Stortford and Ware into London Liverpool Street, with direct services from Bishop’s Stortford taking from about 37 minutes and Ware from about 44 - 50 minutes. Bishop’s Stortford also offers direct services to Cambridge, with journey times typically around 30 - 36 minutes, making the location well suited to those needing access to London, Cambridge, Stansted Airport and the wider commuter network.

Mileages and times quoted are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,340 sq ft



Directions

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Additional Info

All mains services are connected, including fibre broadband. There is a yearly management charge for upkeep of the estate - circa £450 per year.